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Weekly Messages from Two Cities Church in Winston Salem NC. Hear from Pastor Kyle Mercer and others as they walk through books of the Bible chapter by chapter and verse by verse. You can find out all about Two Cities Church at TwoCitiesChurch.net

  1. How Should Christians Think About AI? // With Jay Owen - Open Bible, Open Life. S5E8

    1日前

    How Should Christians Think About AI? // With Jay Owen - Open Bible, Open Life. S5E8

    In this episode of Open Bible, Open Life, Pastor Kyle sits down with AI specialist, Jay Owen, to explore what’s really happening with Artificial Intelligence and why this technological moment may be more disruptive than we realize. They reflect on past turning points like the internet and the iPhone, discuss the impact AI could have on jobs, education, cybersecurity, and misinformation, and wrestle with how Christians should think theologically about rapid innovation. The conversation emphasizes that AI is not something to fear or worship, but a tool that can be used for good or evil, challenging believers to steward it wisely rather than bury it out of anxiety. The episode ultimately encourages listeners to approach AI with discernment and hope, asking not “Is this the end?” but “How can we use this to glorify God and advance his mission?”

    47分

  2. 2日前

    The Verdict on Humanity // Romans 3:9-20 - The Verdict

    Are we really that bad? Aren’t some people better than others? In Romans 3:9-20, the Apostle Paul pulls no punches and places every single person, religious and rebellious, under the same verdict: guilty before a holy God. Quoting from the Old Testament, he shows that sin isn’t just something we do, it’s a condition we live under, affecting our hearts, our words, our paths, and ultimately our reverence for God. This message confronts our tendency to compare, excuse, and justify ourselves. It reminds us that no one naturally seeks God, no one does good with pure motives, and no one stands righteous by their own effort, so that every mouth may be silenced and every heart prepared for grace. In this message you’ll learn: - Why being “better than others” is not the standard - The difference between sinful actions and a sinful condition - How our words reveal what rules our hearts - Why the fear of God frees us from the fear of everything else - How the law exposes guilt so grace can truly save

    50分
  3. How to Raise Kids in a Digital Age - Open Bible, Open Life. S5E7

    2月16日

    How to Raise Kids in a Digital Age - Open Bible, Open Life. S5E7

    In this episode of Open Bible, Open Life, Pastor Kyle and Pastor Luke discuss what’s going wrong in modern parenting and why so many families feel overwhelmed. They explore key pressures parents face today, especially around technology, discipline, and cultural comparison, emphasizing the importance of united parenting, clear direction, and shaping a child’s heart rather than just behavior. The discussion highlights a biblical vision for parenting that aims to raise children who grow independent from their parents while becoming deeply dependent on God. The episode encourages parents to think long-term, prioritizing holiness, wisdom, and healthy formation over short-term ease or cultural approval.

    50分

  4. 2月15日

    Sin, Grace & God’s Faithfulness // Romans 3:1–8 - The Verdict

    Does our sin cancel God’s faithfulness? If God is gracious, does sin even matter? In Romans 3:1–8, Paul tackles the hardest questions about God’s justice, human failure, and the logic we use to justify ourselves. If everyone is guilty, is God unfair? If people don’t believe, has God failed? And if our sin highlights his grace, why not keep sinning? This message exposes the subtle ways we argue with God and twist grace into permission. It reminds us that spiritual privilege doesn’t remove accountability, human unbelief doesn’t nullify God’s faithfulness, and grace is never a license to sin. In this message you’ll learn:     •    Why having the Bible increases responsibility     •    Why human failure never cancels God’s faithfulness     •    How bad theology leads to bad living     •    Why God’s justice and mercy are not in conflict

    48分
  5. Understanding the Times: The 9 Biggest Theology Stories of 2025 - Open Bible, Open Life. S5E6

    2月9日

    Understanding the Times: The 9 Biggest Theology Stories of 2025 - Open Bible, Open Life. S5E6

    In this episode of Open Bible, Open Life, Pastor Kyle Mercer sits down with Pastor Spencer to walk through the nine biggest theology-shaping stories of 2025, helping Christians think biblically about a turbulent year. In this conversation, they cover: 1. Donald Trump returning to office and what that raises for Christians 2. The assassination of Charlie Kirk and what it has stirred up for public courage, security, and the changing way Christians engage culture 3. Zohran Mamdani elected mayor of New York City and a discussion around socialism, government-as-savior instincts, and worldview implications 4. Mass persecution of Christians in Nigeria and a call to remember and pray for the persecuted church 5. Israel and the rise of antisemitism, including questions about how Christians think about Israel through Scripture and eschatology 6. Australia restricting social media for teens and what that reveals about parenting, technology, and formation in the digital age 7. The passing of prominent Christian leaders, including John MacArthur, Voddie Baucham, James Dobson, and Kay Arthur, and the call for the next generation to “get in the game” 8. A new Archbishop of Canterbury (and what theological liberalism signals about institutional decline) 9. A new pope: Pope Leo XIV (discussed in contrast with Pope Francis) and why public perceptions of “Christianity” often get shaped by Catholic headlines From political upheaval and cultural flashpoints to persecution, church leadership shifts, and global faith questions, this conversation wrestles with how believers should engage the world without losing gospel clarity. The goal isn’t hot takes, but discernment to understand the times so the church knows how to live faithfully in them.

    42分

  6. 2月8日

    God Will Judge Everyone — But By What Standard? // Romans 2:12-29 - The Verdict

    In Romans 2, the Apostle Paul asks a confronting question: based on what does God judge a person? In this message, we explore God’s objective moral standard and why both religious and irreligious people are accountable before Him. Paul shows that while some have the written law, others have the law written on their hearts through conscience, and yet no one lives up to the standard they know. This passage exposes the danger of moral hypocrisy and false confidence in religious symbols, and it dismantles the idea that outward performance can save us. Romans 2 leads us to a clear verdict and points us to our only real hope: not moral effort, but redemption through Jesus Christ. In this message, you’ll learn: - What standard God actually uses to judge every person - Why conscience means no one is without moral knowledge - How religious effort can create false confidence and hypocrisy - Why outward signs and performance can’t save - Where real hope and redemption are found

    45分
  7. Same-Sex Attraction and the Gospel: How Christians Should Respond - Open Bible, Open Life. S5E5

    2月2日

    Same-Sex Attraction and the Gospel: How Christians Should Respond - Open Bible, Open Life. S5E5

    What do you do when someone you love experiences same-sex attraction? What if you are invited to a gay wedding? How should Christians think about homosexuality, sexuality, and identity with both conviction and compassion? In this episode of Open Bible, Open Life, Pastor Kyle and Pastor Spencer start where Christianity starts, not with sexual ethics, but with the gospel of Jesus Christ. From there, they walk through what Scripture teaches and how the church can respond with clarity, courage, and care. This conversation is especially for Christians who feel the weight of real relationships. A son or daughter. A sibling. A close friend. A coworker. These questions are not going away, and you are not alone in asking them. In this episode, you will hear: - Why the gospel must stay central in conversations about sexuality - How to think about same-sex attraction, orientation, identity, and behavior - Practical wisdom for engaging loved ones with tenderness and truth - Why God’s design is for human flourishing, not shame - A hopeful vision for holiness, growth, and obedience that leads to joy Resources Mentioned: - What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality? by Kevin Deyoung - Embodied by Preston Sprinkle - Recovering Biblical Manhood & Womanhood by Piper & Grudem - The Bible and Homosexual Practice by Gagnon - Love Into Light, Peter Hubbard fBook: Is God Anti-Gay? by Sam Allberry - Holy Sexuality and the Gospel by Christopher Yuan Subscribe for more conversations that bring God’s Word into your week.

    1時間12分

  8. 2月1日

    All the Things You've Never Been Taught About Homosexuality // Romans 1:24-27 - The Verdict

    Why does sexuality feel so confusing, painful, and loaded for so many people today? In Romans 1:24-27, Scripture confronts one of the most difficult and misunderstood topics of our time, not to shame us, but to tell us the truth about what’s gone wrong and where real hope is found. In this message, Pastor Kyle walks through this passage, showing that sexual brokenness is not selective, it’s universal. The Bible doesn’t single out certain people. It exposes a deeper human problem, disordered desires that flow from exchanging the truth about God for a lie. Romans 1 helps us understand how desire, idolatry, and identity are connected, and how the Bible speaks to questions of sexuality, including same-sex attraction, with clarity and hope. Rather than fueling self-righteousness or condemnation, this passage calls us to humility and compassion. It reminds us that every person needs grace, and no one is beyond the reach of the gospel. This message is part of our ongoing series through the book of Romans at Two Cities Church. If you’re wrestling with questions about sex, desire, identity, or faith, or walking with someone who is, this teaching is for you.

    52分
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Weekly Messages from Two Cities Church in Winston Salem NC. Hear from Pastor Kyle Mercer and others as they walk through books of the Bible chapter by chapter and verse by verse. You can find out all about Two Cities Church at TwoCitiesChurch.net

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    Two Cities Church
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    16年 - 26年
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